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Herb Kohl Philanthropies Gives $2 Million to Support Future Museum ...

Herb Kohl is known for his support of education, especially in Wisconsin, and a $2 million donation to the Future Museum in Milwaukee is just the latest example of his generosity, the Milwaukee...more

The Challenges of Ā€Œinnovationā€

"You don't stop trying new things until the tears stopnot because you are innovative, but because you love your child." So writes Kenda Creasy Dean in her new book, Innovating for Love, in which...more

Murphy Highlights Norwalk's Q30 Innovations As "Innovator Of The Month"

Sen. Chris Murphy has been named the "Innovator of the Month" for October for his work with a Connecticut startup. Q30 Innovations' flagship product, the Q-Collar, applies light pressure...more

Distinguished Research Team From Johns Hopkins University Joins U of A, Iā³R and College ...

"The University of Arkansas and the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research are at the leading edge of translating research for societal impact." That's how Mehran Armand and Alejandro...more

Rivne: A Beacon of Sustainability in a Time of Turmoil

The Ukrainian city of Rivne is trying to become the first city in the world to be carbon neutral by 2030, the Guardian reports. According to the Telegraph, Ukraine has been grappling with a lack...more

Partnership Opportunities to Transform Food Systems

With the world's ever-growing population and ever-changing eating habits, the world's food supply is in real danger of running out of food, according to a new report from the UN Food and Agriculture...more

Axa Im: Impact Investing Has a Performance Problem

"If you want to have impact, then IT, healthcare, and industrials will be the core three elements." That's what Anna V ? n ? 'nen, head of listed impact equity at AXA Investment Managers, has to...more

Funding the Future; How Business Leaders Can Transform African Healthcare
Foundation: GlobalGiving

"The main threat is the long-standing lack of sufficient funding for healthcare systems," Ota Akhigbe writes at the Conversation. "This funding gap means millions cannot get basic health care,...more

Strengthening Boards to Navigate the Intersection of Profit and Purpose

When Sam Altman was ousted as CEO of OpenAI in November 2023, the tech start-up's entire board of directors resigned. Altman returned as CEO in March 2024, but the tech start-up has been mired in...more

Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Building Eco-Friendly Businesses in Today'S World

If you're looking for a way to lessen your impact on the planet, you may want to consider starting a green business. " sustainable entrepreneurship has never been more relevant or urgent in an...more





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Finding a Place in Mainstream Social Enterprise


Nell Derick Debevoise,Ā Founder and CEO of Inspiring Capita, shares what she thinks are the three main ingredients in finding your place in social enterprise.



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